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NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, and Wait Wait's perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening.

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What 2006 movie slithered into the box office, but failed to strike? (NPR+)

Think you know the answer? Listen to this new installment of the Wait Wait Wayback Machine to find out. It's our game just for NPR+ supporters! In this bonus episode, executive producer Mike Danforth quizzes host Peter Sagal and our contestant, Joel from Gleeson, Arizona. The catch? These questions aired on the show 20 years ago in August 2006. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant on the Wait Wait Wayback Machine, and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.
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Falling in love with an octopus, a dog, and Sally Field

This week, legendary actor Sally Field joins us to talk about working with an octopus, or not, and introduces the world to her dog, Dashiell Hammett. Plus, panelists Tom Bodett, Shantira Jackson, and Paula Poundstone crash a rocket on the moon. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Aug 1

Betting on a graveyard of Cybertrucks with Mary Roach

This week, we're live in Sonoma with special guest Mary Roach! Plus panelists Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Tom Papa, and Shane Torres talk gambling, Cybertrucks, and wrinkles. Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 27 · Bonus • NPR Podcasts+ Only

Outtakes: What's the cool new way to say "google it"? (NPR+)

Find out the answer to this and more in today's Wait Wait bonus episode! We're giving you outtakes from our most recent show in Chicago. Peter puts questions about the week's news to our panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith Salie. It's more questions, more guessing, and yes, more silliness! To unlock bonus access and support public media, sign up for NPR+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.
Jul 25

A tick-filled odyssey

This week, Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams joins panelists Josh Gondelman, Hari Kondabolu, and Faith Salie See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 18

We skip the salad bar and have a banana instead

This week, special guest Vicki Peterson joins panelists Alonzo Bodden, Helen Hong, and Dulcé Sloan See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Jul 13 · Bonus • NPR Podcasts+ Only

Which former boy band member publicly came out as gay 20 years ago? (NPR+)

Think you know the answer? Listen to this new installment of the Wait Wait Wayback Machine to find out. It's our game just for NPR+ supporters! In this bonus episode, executive producer Mike Danforth quizzes host Peter Sagal and our contestant, Rebecca from Akron, Ohio. The catch? These questions aired on the show 20 years ago in July 2006. If you want a chance to play the Wayback Machine with Peter in a future bonus episode, sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Listen to the top of this episode for instructions on how to enter!
Jul 11

Love Island and Pre-Teen Punks with Jason Narducy

This week, we're live in Milwaukee with musician Jason Narducy. Plus, panelists Alonzo Bodden, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad talk the World Cup, Love Island, and new rules for summer travel. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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Sally Field

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02/04/2006

Herbcat

Amazing show! Carl Kasell and Peter Sagal are a humorous team that take the week's news point out the irony, discontinuity, or radicalness. The panel adds comedy to the mix, and together, they are the best way to enjoy the week's events. In my opinion, the Paula Poundstone episodes are the best.
Best show ever

2d ago

wygugugugugu

The best show ever it’s so funny and good. Keep making more shows.
I love this show!!

Aug 6

scarylover47

One of the highlights of my week is listening to this show there is so much to laugh about. It brings levity to my day hearing you talk smack about trump and all members of the Republican Party. Need more josh gondelman. Dolce Sloan is a little cringe though
Alzo’s new job

Aug 1

gardenernjb

I love Alzo’s laugh! I miss Bill but I’m glad he took his place. I’m a long time listener and love your show. I saw the show live in Salt Lake City!

NPR's weekly news quiz hosted by Peter Sagal. Have a laugh and test your knowledge with today's funniest comedians and a celebrity guest. Support public media by joining NPR+ at plus.npr.org. You’ll get perks for over 25 NPR podcasts, and Wait Wait's perks include bonus episodes, the chance to be a contestant in those bonus episodes(!), and sponsor-free listening.